The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-02
Great Services Rendered by Stephen A.
Douglas and John A. Logan in 1861.
Calumet Place and the Happiness 1t Afforded
Hrs Logan-Explorer Stanley's Abilities
as a Professional Prevaricat0r.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Slimly-Attended Reception, in Which
President Cleveland Takes Part.
6peclal 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WAsHINGToN, JAM 1-Everything and every
body were given up today to receptions The
sun shone early in the morning. and for while
1t looked like the day would be beautiful, but at
IN o'clock the sky became overcast, the air be-
came raw, and to s!ush under foot was added
most disagreeabe atmosphere AS usual inter
est was conferred at the White House. President
ane Mrs. Cleveland must have been sorely dis
appointed. Their guests numbered one-thrd
lsss than last years, but this was probably owing
70 an impression that the President would not
be present, and to the disagreeable condition of
the weather. There was the usual number Of
army ant navy officers, members of
the diplomatic corps and inlned-
ate members of the administration,
but that great class usually designated as the
common herd, and ordinarily numbering way
into the thousands, was not there and no expla-
nation is made of their absence. There were
anxious inquiries concerning the health of the
President all morning, and it was not known till
few minutes before ne appeared whether he
would be- able to participate. When he came
down stairs on the arm of Mrs. Manning-for
sns assisted him. instead of vice versa, as is
custoTary-a frown overspread his face. and he
bit his lips as he suppressed limp from the
swollen condition Of his knee. He walked
slowly, but not noticing him es
peciay would not have discovered any
discontinue. A flush mantled mis- cheeks
from slight fever. Secretary Manning looked
much moro Ill than did the President
1t was remarked by every body that Mr.. Man
ming appeared to be very delicate. He looked
pale, while there was puff around his eyes
which indicated extreme physical weakness.
There was freer complingling in the parors
beyond the group of administrative receivers
than usual People Of all grades and shades
fingered and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Walker Blaine came to the White House few
minutes after the reception began, and some
time prior to the admission Of the general pub
lie, TO which he belonged. and asked for an in
PRODUCTION to Colonel Lamont. This procured
he requested a special presentation to the Presi
dent, Mrs. Cleveland and others receiving. Mr.
Blaine was very cordially received, aud fingered
some moments paying his compliments. Only
tlvee men appeared among the callers in full
dress, and eN Speaker Randall was one of these.
The number of Senators and Representatives
who called WAS less than ever known before.
jest after the Justices of the Supreme Court en-
tered the Green Room, about fifteen workers in
Newspaper Row. who were on the inner circles
OF the White House, entered the room. As they
approached the President some one sang out,
Newspaper Row" Mrs. Cleveland smiled very
blandly and gave The boys firm grasp but the
PRECEDENT seemed to be perplexed and ANNOYED.
He thought of the ''ehoulish CLEO" which would
follow. The attention of the newspaper CORE
spondents was called 10 the absence of detectives
around the President Only policemen in cti-
GEMS clothing did guard duty The criticisms of
last year kept the detectives out Of employment
O.day.